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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,356 and 45,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,356 and 45,732 is: 51,824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,356 : 45,732 = 45,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,356/45,732 = 45,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,356x = 45,732 × 45,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,356x = 2,091,415,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,415,824/40,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,824.16

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